Letters to the Editor
Charlie Kirkâs values didnât represent those of Canadians
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2025
Editor, As a Canadian, Rachael Thomas has absolutely no business eulogizing an American fascist influencer like Charlie Kirk in the House of Commons. On what basis do I use the term fascist? Trust Kirkâs own words, not mine. His list of objectionable, offensive beliefs is lengthy. He advocated for hatred and violent protest on many ... Read More »
65 responsesHand-counting ballots in election increases time and cost, not security
By Lethbridge Herald on September 24th, 2025
Editor, In response to your survey question âIs hand-counting ballots necessaryâŚâŚâ the answer is no! As a result of the paranoia of the UCP, âvoting machinesâ are no longer allowed. I understand the scepticism related to voting machines, although would think that through proper technology, security issues may be addressed. However, this decision by the ... Read More »
14 responsesDonât be fooled by the term âAlberta sovereigntyâ
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2025
Editor, Danielle Smith has often spoken often of an âsovereign Alberta in a united Canadaâ. And if you are not paying attention, you might think that she is saying that she has no desire for separation from Canada. But if you look closer, you will see that the word âsovereignâ also means âindependenceâ which is ... Read More »
9 responsesTime to implement a âDemocracy Aknowledgementâ at events
By Lethbridge Herald on September 20th, 2025
Editor, Many of us are deeply troubled by the erosion of democratic values in our society. The recent assassination of Charlie Kirkâa husband, father, and outspoken advocate for free speechâwas not merely an attack on a man, but an assault on democracy itself. Kirk devoted his life to engaging young people in political dialogue. His ... Read More »
36 responsesWhy bring up Charlie Kirk in the House of Commons?
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Editor, An open letter to MP Rachael Thomas: I was deeply troubled by your decision to use time in the House of Commons to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk. I want to be clear: I agree that political violence must always be condemned, and I support protecting freedom of expression. But I cannot accept the ... Read More »
45 responsesLicence change a solution in search of a problem
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2025
Editor, The Alberta government has announced it will add a citizenship marker to every driverâs licence and provincial ID card starting in 2026. The stated goal is to âstreamline access to programsâ and âprotect election integrity.â On the surface, this might sound like a minor change. In reality, it is a dangerous and poorly planned ... Read More »
4 responsesWhy does MLA Neudorf want to divide the Lethbridge ridings?
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2025
Editor, I wrote a letter to Mr. Neudorf in the spring of 2024, suggesting that maybe he and a few other Conservatives in the UCP bunch, get a little exercise and stroll across the legislative floor and join with Albertans to govern Alberta for Alberta. He personally told me he got a chuckle out of ... Read More »
21 responsesER team at CRH deserves praise for their excellent care
By Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2025
Editor, Iâd like to thank the Chinook Regional Hospital for great E.R. service and great staff. I fell last Sunday, cut my hand which needed stitches. From the moment I walked into the Lethbridge ER bleeding, I was quickly assessed, treated with care and off to x-ray. Yes, I broke my wrist, which required a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge is long overdue for a municipal ward system
By Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2025
Editor, Wouldnât it be nice when a person comes knocking asking for your vote in the upcoming election if they could say,\âHi Iâm campaigning for councillor for Ward 6, can I count on your support\?â rather than âHi Iâm campaigning for a seat on council, Iâll represent everybody but nobody, can I ask for your ... Read More »
16 responsesAlberta needs leaders who put people before politics
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2025
Editor, I am exhausted by the direction Premier Danielle Smithâs government has taken with recent policies targeting schools and students. The UCPâs decision to restrict school library materials and to bar trans girls from school sports teams is less about protecting children and more about political posturing. These are issues that affect a small number ... Read More »
9 responsesProvince seeks public feedback on nuclear energy
By Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2025
Editor, I want to address Scott Sakatchâs Aug. 27 opinion piece, âNuclear power in the wrong hands isnât an optionâ where he incorrectly says that Alberta faces regular rolling brownouts on an âaging gridâ and wrongly suggested the Nuclear Energy Development Survey is for those who canât speak to the advisory panel. Alberta has one ... Read More »
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